Song of the Brook Chapters 1-4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How many children are in the Johnson family?

What are the Johnson children's names and ages?

John 10, Hilda 9, Lois 5, Sigurd - a baby

Where did the Johnson's move to?

Bellingham, Washington

How did they travel across the country?

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Who is Ole?

Papa's cousin Signup and view all the answers

Who is Thora?

Ole's daughter Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bertha?

Ole's wife Signup and view all the answers

Who is Robert?

Thora's brother Signup and view all the answers

What were 3 things Hilda liked about Thora's house?

Her bedroom had pink ruffles. There was an indoor bathroom. They had a piano. Signup and view all the answers

What were 3 things Hilda liked about her new bedroom?

It was scrubbed clean. It had a window that was perfect for sitting at to hear the brook. The cornhusk mattress was soft. Signup and view all the answers

What was disappointing about their new home?

It was run down with a lot of trash and dirt. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Olsen's do for the Johnsons on their first night at the new home?

They invited them to dinner and gave them raspberry and strawberry plants with some potato seeds. Signup and view all the answers

What did John and Hilda discover in the woods?

a shack Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Lois in the woods?

She got stung by nettles and fell into the brook. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hilda do when they seemed to be lost in the woods?

She prayed. Signup and view all the answers

What made the red spots on Hilda and Lois's arms?

bedbug bites Signup and view all the answers

How did the children get across the brook?

a log bridge Signup and view all the answers

What is a horseless carriage?

a car Signup and view all the answers

Who is a seamstress?

a woman who sews very well Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Johnson Family Overview

The Johnson family consists of four children: John (10), Hilda (9), Lois (5), and a baby named Sigurd.

Relocation Details

The family relocated to Bellingham, Washington.
Their journey across the country was completed by train.

Family Connections

Ole is introduced as Papa's cousin.
Ole's family includes his wife Bertha and daughter Thora, with Thora having a brother named Robert.

Hilda's Impressions

Hilda was fond of several features in Thora's house: her bedroom adorned with pink ruffles, the convenience of an indoor bathroom, and the presence of a piano.
In their new home, Hilda appreciated her bedroom for its cleanliness, a perfect window for listening to the brook, and the comfort of a soft cornhusk mattress.

Home Condition and Community Support

The new home was disappointing due to its rundown condition, trash, and dirt prevalent throughout the property.
The Olsen family welcomed the Johnsons on their first night, offering dinner and generous gifts of raspberry and strawberry plants along with potato seeds.

Woodland Discoveries

John and Hilda unexpectedly discovered a shack in the woods.
During their adventure, Lois experienced a sting from nettles and fell into the brook.

Coping Mechanisms

When feeling lost in the woods, Hilda turned to prayer for guidance.
Hilda and Lois both suffered bedbug bites, resulting in red spots on their arms.

Crossing the Brook

The children cleverly employed a log bridge to cross the brook during their explorations.

Historical Context

A "horseless carriage" is an antiquated term for a car.
The term "seamstress" refers to a woman skilled in sewing.

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Test your knowledge of the Johnson family from chapters 1-4 of 'Song of the Brook'. This quiz covers details about the family members, their location, and their journey. Refresh your memory on the key characters and events from these early chapters.